Politicians, just like everyone else, don’t fit easily in one category
In our ‘Us Versus Them’ environment, it’s too easy to miss the human element
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
Politicians, despite reports to the contrary, are human beings.
With all of the invective being thrown around, it can be easy to forget, of course. As humans, we like to put things and people into boxes. But people being people, they are always more complicated.
A couple...
Letter: Pitts votes no to protect women from violence
To The Editor:
I was disgusted that our congressman, Joe Pitts, voted against reauthorization of the Violence Against Women Act. Even as backwards and archaic as his views generally are on women’s issues, this vote was surprising. Congressman Pitts hadn’t provided any public comment one way or the other on the legislation, and I had hoped he would join nearly 40% of Congressional Republicans...
‘Head Games’ to be shown at UHS, March 12
Award-winning documentary to be followed by Q&A on concussions
EAST MARLBOROUGH — With the increasing visibility over concerns about sports-related head injuries, there will be a free viewing of the documentary “Head Games” March 12, at Unionville High School, followed by a question and answer session.
The evening is presented by the Center for Sports Medicine at Nemours/Alfred I. duPont...
I bet you didn’t know…they were dentists
From grape juice to the OK Corral, dentists have made their mark in surprising ways
By Dr. Stephanie McGann, DMD, FAGD, Columnist, The Times
Dentistry is a profession full of interesting (not the adjective my husband usually uses) people. I thought it might be entertaining to track down some of the more famous (infamous?) dentists.
Paul Revere: Everyone knows Paul Revere was a silversmith who advertised...
Neighbors back Unionville ice cream shop plan
E. Marlborough Supervisors to rule on conditional use
This historic house in Unionville Village, on Route 82 at Cemetary Lane, could become home to an ice cream parlor later this year if township officials sign off on the plan.
By Mike McGann, Editor, The Times
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Barring any late changes of plans, it appears possible that a new ice cream shop could be open for business in the heart...
Abandoned Pocopson house may finally be torn down
Builder would tear down house, combine two lots to build new home on Rt. 52
By Kelli Siehl, Staff Writer, The Times
A new proposed plan could finally eliminate a long-standing headache for Pocopson township officials: an abandoned home on Lenape Road. A developer proposes tearing down the existing structure and building a new house, by combining two lots.
POCOPSON — An abandoned property along Route...
Six UHS swimmers advance to states
Unionville High School swimmers celebrate following a strong showing at the District 1 meet this past weekend. From left, Asst. Coach Ashley Golman, Kate Evanko, Laura Barthold, Erin Polries, Mackenzie Hornibrook, Asst. Coach Claire Musser, Head Coach Maribeth Lyle
PHILADELPHIA — The Unionville High School Swimming and Diving team had great success over the past weekend at the PIAA District I Championships.
Six...
UHS’ Hornibrook dominates at district swim meet
Unionville High School senior Mackenzie Hornibrook turned in a dominating performance at the PIAA District 1 swim meet, this week.
PHILADELPHIA — Mackenzie Hornibrook, a senior at Unionville High School, turned in a dominating performance at the PIAA District 1 Championship Swim Meet on Thursday 2/29-Friday 3/1 at LaSalle University, winning the district champion title.
Hornibrook, who is Captain...
New! Exciting! The Sunday Super Six
Six items that tell you what I’m thinking about
By Kelly Hockenberry, Columnist, The Times
Welcome to the first installment of the “Sunday Super Six!” Sounds exciting, huh?
On the first Sunday of each month, I will highlight the six things foremost on my mind. I have a feeling it will become as popular as Letterman’s Top Ten.
Here it goes…
1. ENOUGH with this cold, grey, dreary weather!...
E. Marlborough warns of stolen storm grates
Storm water grates such as this one have been coming up missing in Southern Chester County, East Marlborough Police warn. Residents are warned to look for missing grates, as the resulting holes can be 10 to 20 feet and represent a serious safety hazard.
Residents warned over hazard of deep holes where grates are missing
EAST MARLBOROUGH — Township officials are warning local residents about thefts...
